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Purchase of Extraction Platforms

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Award

05 Jan 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) purchasing extraction platforms, focusing on Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment, with a delivery location in Bristol, United Kingdom. This opportunity falls under the industry category of goods and was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 11th December 2025 and concluding on 11th December 2030. The total contract value is £160,665, and the award was published on 5th January 2026.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the biotechnology and laboratory equipment sectors, particularly those that specialise in PCR technology. Companies that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs) might find this suitable due to the procurement's design favouring such entities. Although the supplier for this contract is LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, firms interested in future similar opportunities should consider aligning their offerings to match the needs of large health agencies like UKHSA, ensuring compatibility with framework agreements for streamlined selection processes.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Extraction Platforms

Notice Description

Purchase of Extraction Platforms for UKHSA Bristol.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-916dd7b4-685d-4704-8ace-c415c8dcd6fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32950aa7-d291-4c7d-9476-30ba02665902
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,665 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,665 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Joshua Williams
Contact Email
joshua.williams@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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